Businessman appeals after name suppression lifted

An Auckland restaurant owner facing three fraud charges involving $3 million had his interim name suppression continued today pending an appeal.

Suppression of the man's name was initially lifted when he reappeared in Auckland District Court, but defence lawyer Simon Lance said he had been instructed to lodge an appeal in the High Court.

Judge David Harvey continued suppression until midday on Thursday to allow an appeal to be filed.

The man, who has been charged by the Serious Fraud Office with obtaining money by deception, had earlier told the court that he wanted to his name kept secret to protect his business and his staff.

- NZPA